The Latest News from CalOptima
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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
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Senior Health & Wellness Event
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Come learn how CalOptima's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) can help you and your loved ones. PACE provides complete health care services for older adults to help them stay independent and is the first and only center in Orange County. To learn more and for an opportunity to tour the facility join us for this special event.
When:
Saturday, October 26, 2019
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where:
13300 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843
Healthy food samples and giveaways
For more information call
Jennifer, Arlene or Martha
714-468-1100
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CalOptima's Population Health Management
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CalOptima's Health and Wellness Services
CalOptima offers Health and Wellness services at no-cost to eligible members. This is in support of our goal for improving member health. Services include, but are not limited to: education on asthma, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, pregnancy, tobacco cessation and weight management.
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Services:
The Health and Wellness team includes nurses, dietitians and health educators. Members can request to work with one of our staff over the phone or face-to-face at our main office in Orange.
In addition to providing education, staff assist members with finding community classes, resources or mailing out educational materials upon request.
Members who need help with understanding how to manage their health can call for assistance or they can have providers send a referral.
Providers can refer members by completing a referral form found on the CalOptima’s website (
www.caloptima.org
) under the provider page.
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Resources:
Members can request materials in alternative format at no-cost. Frequently requested topics are provided in the following languages:
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English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Farsi
Korean
Chinese
Arabic
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Contact us at
714-246-8895, Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Help us bring awareness about the dangers of vaping and smoking.
On Thursday, November 21, 2019, we will host an anti-smoking and
anti-vaping event at Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center in Anaheim.
This event is held in support of the American Cancer Society’s
Great America Smoke Out.
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CalOptima Presents:
Awareness and Education Seminar (AES)
for Licensed Health Care Professionals
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Attend the Awareness and Education Seminar on Homeless and Housing 101. Presented by Shannon Legere
Working with a population experiencing homelessness requires case managers and licensed health care professionals to have a deeper understanding of the complex case management and housing needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Click on the flier to register for the event.
October 17, 2019 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.
For questions or accommodations, please contact Lan Mi
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Community Partner Highlight
Santa Ana Unified School District
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Santa Ana Unified School District Opens 57 Wellness Centers
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Under the guidance of the Board of Education, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is committed to ensuring that every student, family, and community member ha
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equity and access to resources and supports needed.
After four years of arduous work, financial and staffing resources have been allocated to
implement
the practice of Family and Community Engagement (FACE). Since June 2018, SAUSD has opened 57 Wellness Centers and has hired over 20 FACE staff.
Each Wellness Center will be a hub of resources reflective of each unique community's needs and interests. FACE staff act as facilitators and connectors to ensure that appropriate resources are available and will serve
anyone in their school community.
To ensure
that comprehensive services are being
offer
ed
, SAUSD
uses the
FACE Matrix, based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. This will ensures
that
each center provides resources
for
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- Health
- Social Emotional & Mental Health
- Child/Academic Development
- Academic Expectations
- Engagement and Personal Development
Everyone is
the community is
welcomed
to visit the Wellness Centers
and all services provided are free of charge to the community!
SAUSD
understand
s that
students do not live in a bubble; it takes a village and
they
understand the richness of
resources available in
the
community.
For questions or to learn more about the Wellness Centers, contact Martha Rivera, FACE Coordinator at
Martha.rivera@sausd.us
or 714.558.5677.
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Community Alliances Forum
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Update on the Orange County’s Health Improvement Plan
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On September 17, 2019, the Community Relations department and Community Alliances Advisory Committee hosted a Community Alliances Forum at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana. The event featured an “Update on the Orange County Health Improvement Plan."
- David M. Souleles, Deputy Agency Director, Public Health Services at Orange County Health Care Agency
- Dr. Nichole Quick, County Health Officer with Orange County Health Care Agency
- Vattana Peong, Executive Director at the Cambodian Family Community Center
- Betsy Ha, Executive Director of Quality and Population Health at CalOptima.
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A Roadmap to Your Benefits
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Join us for our OneCare Connect Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) event to reinforce the benefits of the program.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with OneCare Connect Care Team staff and others who work toward the goal of keeping OneCare Connect members healthy!
October 11, 2019 | 9:30-11:00 a.m.
To RSVP please call 1-877-361-3555
Walk-Ins Welcome
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CalOptima Seeks Candidates to Participate on our
Member Advisory Committee and our OneCare Connect Member Advisory Committe
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The CalOptima Board of Directors welcomes input and recommendations from the community regarding issues concerning CalOptima programs. For this reason, the CalOptima Board encourages members and community advocates to become involved through the advisory groups known as the Member Advisory Committee (MAC) and the OneCare Connect Member Advisory Committee (OCC MAC).
Advisory Committee Members advise the CalOptima Board of Directors and staff. The charge of the committees is to:
- Provide advice and recommendations to the CalOptima Board on issues concerning CalOptima programs as directed by the CalOptima Board.
- Engage in study, research and analysis of issues assigned by the Board or generated by the individual committees.
- Serve as a liaison between interested parties and the Board.
- Assist the Board in obtaining public opinion on issues relating to CalOptima programs.
- Initiate recommendations on issues for study to the CalOptima Board for their approval and consideration.
- Facilitate community outreach for CalOptima and the Board.
Service on the MAC and OCC MAC is voluntary and with no salary. At this time, CalOptima is seeking the following representatives:
MAC
- Long-Term Services and Supports Representative to fulfill a remaining term through June 30, 2020. This seat represents CalOptima Medi-Cal members.
OCC MAC
– Long-Term Services and Supports Representative to fulfill a remaining term through June 30, 2020. This seat represents CalOptima’s Duals (Medicare/Medi-Cal) population.
OCC MAC
– Member or Family Member representative. Must be a member or represent a family member enrolled in CalOptima’s OneCare Connect program.
CalOptima encourages interested individuals with knowledge and support of Medi-Cal and Medicare to apply for the open seats above.
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Alzheimer's Orange County
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10th Annual Latino Alzheimer's Conference
An event for individuals to learn about Alzheimer's and the resources available in the community.
When:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where:
13300 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843
To RSVP please call 949-757-3755
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Orange County Office of Aging
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Ambassador Outreach Program
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where:
1300 S. Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A Matter of Balance Coach Training
When:
October 22 & 23, 2019
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Where:
31872 Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Learn about helping others better manage their chronic health condition
When:
Thursday(s) November 7, 14, 21 and December 5 & 12
9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
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CalOptima is committed to collaborating with our community partners to provide access to health care services, educational resources and social services to our members. In collaboration with diverse community organizations, we offer this list of events and meetings below as a resource for you – our community partners.
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CalOptima Contacts
Medi-Cal Customer Service Department
505 City Parkway West
Orange, CA 92868
714-246-8500 or 888-587-8088
CalOptima PACE
13300 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
714-468-1100
Community Relations Staff
Tiffany Kaaiakamanu
Manager, Community Relations
657-235-6872
Lisa Nguyen
Sr, Community Relations Specialist
714-246-8809
Shelly Manjarrez
Community Relations Specialist
714-246-8136
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Additional Contacts
CalOptima TechAssist Program
855-241-1145
Medi-Cal Specialization Regional Center
For Long-Term Care Applications
714-940-3933
To apply for Medi-Cal contact:
Orange County Social Services Agency
800-281-9799
or
Covered California
800-300-1506
888-889-4500 TTY
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